Nichebot is one of my favorite free keyword analysis tools. Jim Morris and gang are on the verge of launching Nichebot V2. The original Nichebot will continue to exist (now called Nichebot classic). I suspect version two will have some sort of paid membership. However, in order to participate (at least at the beginning) [...]

Is your site ranking for your keywords?

Use the following tools to track the postion of your keywords and web pages. They all generally work the same. Enter the URL of a web page. Associate a keyword phrase with that web page. The tool will then track the position of that web page within the [...]

Google Trends is a cool little tool to see the relationship between keyword searches.

However, one of the drawbacks is the lack of any quantifiable data. The line graphs merely show relationship NOT actual volume.

In order to get an idea of what a line on a Google Trends chart represents one must [...]

Google just recently launched a new tool from their labs called Google Trends.

Users enter multiple search terms and Google Trends displays various trend graphs about those terms.

It is striking to notice that there are no numbers, other than a year range, associated with any of the data. No quantative analysis can [...]

People search for different things at different times.

For example, Valentine’s items are searched for from early January to mid-February. The rest of the year no one except for the occaisonally confused person will be searching for such items. Thus, keywords that pertain to Valentines have a particular season in which they will attract [...]

How much traffic can certain keywords generate?

To be honest, this is really the wrong question to ask when doing keyword analysis. However, for many, it continues to be a driving force in web page development. While a comprehensive perspective about keyword analyis is the cure, finding realistic traffic numbers is at least a bandaid [...]

I just received a comment on my post about Nichebot switching to Keyword Discovery from Jim Morris, owner of Nichebot. In short, NicheBOT is not switching but adding! They will now offer analysis from three tools: Keyword Discovery, Wordtracker and Overture. I will blockquote the pertinent parts of his comment here for easy [...]

Wordtracker publishes a small ebook titled Keyword Research Guide. While the ebook is geared towards Wordtracker it is actually a very helpful guide to keyword research in general. Through the means of a fictional scenario, 9 marketing gurus offer advice on how to use keyword analysis to benefit an overall marketing campaign. Topics covered [...]

I noticed that Nichebot has recently switched from Wordtracker to Keyword Discovery. I have heard other rumblings about others making a similar switch. I am currently re-reviewing Keyword Discovery and hope to have something posted within the next two weeks.

I have written about the limitations of keyword tools in my

The McDar Keyword Analysis Tool is a different kind of keyword analysis tool. It can be used to perfom analysis AFTER a page has been optimized. It can also be used to study the competition for a keyword.

In order to use the tool to perfom analysis for a live web page, two [...]

Looking for a good keyword density tool?

A good keyword density provides information that can be used. Sounds simple doesn’t it? However, a lot of the keyword density tools provide information that is useless.

Some keyword tools return all the single words within the body text of a web page. They also provide the [...]

Aaron Wall of Seobook.com conducted an interview with Dan Thies. Dan is well known as an expert in keyword research. Though a lot of what he says is aimed towards SEO professionals, there is a lot that the beginner can glean from the interview.

The three main bits I gleaned:

KEI is fool’s gold. [...]

Digital Point’s Keyword Suggestion Tool combines data from both Wordtracker and Overture in one tool.

Enter a keyword phrase.
Enter the security code they provide. (This is to prevent spamming. Only need to enter this once per browser session.)
Digital Point returns two columns of data. The first column is Wordtracker [...]

NicheBOT is an online keyword analysis tool that is great for beginners. Beginners can get learn about Wordtracker, Overture and Google all from this one web site.

NicheBOT looks like a search engine with the typical search box centered in the middle of the page.

There are six different searches that users can [...]

Wordtracker is the most popular keyword analysis tool being used today. Wordtracker allows users to assess keyword traffic and keyword competition.

How does Wordtracker work?

Wordtracker bases a keyword’s traffic on the number of searches over the last two months within the Dogpile/Metacrawler search engines.

Keyword competition is based on finding the number [...]

Keyword Discovery is an online keyword analysis tool. From all looks and appearances it is striving to compete with the ever popular Wordtracker.

How does it compare?

For $10, a user can sign up for a one day trial. This is $2.50 more than Wordtracker.

A Keyword Discovery search covers a larger set of [...]

Gigablast is a small search engine that provides a feature that can come in handy for finding keywords.

With each search Gigablast returns “Giga Bits”. Giga Bits are additional terms can could be related to the initial search terms entered. This is helpful for brainstorming sessions. Type in a general keyword and see what [...]